tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post6158338275010285913..comments2024-02-02T23:22:33.356-08:00Comments on From Sarah, With Joy: Why beta readers are angels who renew my faith in lifeSarah Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-7427390267473425082012-05-08T13:16:22.216-07:002012-05-08T13:16:22.216-07:00All of this makes complete sense to me. I started ...All of this makes complete sense to me. I started getting feedback from fellow grad-school writers in my first workshop and <a href="http://callieleuck.blogspot.com/2011/08/writing-workshops-for-win.html" rel="nofollow">it was terrifying and exhilarating.</a><br /><br />I am ALL ABOUT getting feedback from other writers. And it's definitely not about "not doing it yourself." That's what I thought at first, too, but really we all need feedback in order to get the necessary different perspectives to figure out what the heck is/isn't working.<br /><br />P.S. if you need fresh eyes after you deal with the comments from your current beta readers, I'll totally volunteer.Callie Leuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535505792102190920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-4017472487807165782012-05-02T03:59:03.338-07:002012-05-02T03:59:03.338-07:00Beta readers rock! I love mine - they give me a ki...Beta readers rock! I love mine - they give me a kick where I need it and a boost, too. :)Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-41121136059700269882012-05-02T03:13:19.129-07:002012-05-02T03:13:19.129-07:00Oh that's lovely feedback,well done. I'd b...Oh that's lovely feedback,well done. I'd be jiggling away if someone said they were hating me a little bit hehe :)PRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081495393769749459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-21404617181848716312012-05-02T02:34:33.723-07:002012-05-02T02:34:33.723-07:00How wonderful to have a beta reader like that. I ...How wonderful to have a beta reader like that. I think we can love a story from our critique partner, but still find lots to nitpick to make it better. I can't imagine writing a story and submitting it without a bunch of eyes helping me first.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-79708137469909196082012-05-02T01:35:23.284-07:002012-05-02T01:35:23.284-07:00I read this post yesterday, and wrote a comment, b...I read this post yesterday, and wrote a comment, but it's disappeared and I can't remember what I said! Um... I'm sure it was full of advice and insight lolAnnalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-16868696848736218032012-05-01T20:33:40.191-07:002012-05-01T20:33:40.191-07:00Yup. Love your blog and your spunkiness.Yup. Love your blog and your spunkiness.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-82234728736976955342012-05-01T18:12:10.589-07:002012-05-01T18:12:10.589-07:00I get that feeling every time I send some writing ...I get that feeling every time I send some writing to a friend, or submit an assignment. I have to stop, take a few breaths, and force myself to hit the 'send' button. It's terrible isn't it? But I love the good feeling you get when someone likes your writing. That has to be one of the best feelings ever.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746017057593508370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-61179318436442415352012-05-01T16:56:29.933-07:002012-05-01T16:56:29.933-07:00I'm HERE!! lol
Oh man, the first few times we...I'm HERE!! lol<br /><br />Oh man, the first few times were awful, now I just hope that people realize - if I thought it was done, I wouldn't be sending it to you...<br /><br />No apologies needed, just tell me what's working and what isn't.<br /><br />BUT - it took me a LOOOONG time to get to that place.Jolene Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809468564016928636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-89987905147244664512012-05-01T15:56:03.339-07:002012-05-01T15:56:03.339-07:00Yay! For beta readers. The people who help writers...Yay! For beta readers. The people who help writers polish up to a perfect read!Romance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-86471507177942121912012-05-01T15:54:15.302-07:002012-05-01T15:54:15.302-07:00Just wanted to say thanks for dropping by The Stor...Just wanted to say thanks for dropping by The Storialist!<br /><br />Very happy spring writing to you.Hannah Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792203070774504501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-17386375681275700272012-05-01T15:29:33.491-07:002012-05-01T15:29:33.491-07:00It sounds like you have a great circle of writers ...It sounds like you have a great circle of writers around you. :) <br /><br />Sometimes I wish I had critique partners--then I remember I don't have a fully-edited novel. :PGolden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-85501966572481140692012-05-01T14:38:33.738-07:002012-05-01T14:38:33.738-07:00You should sign up for Insecure Writers Support Gr...You should sign up for Insecure Writers Support Group (Alex Cavenaugh's site). This would be a great IWSG post. I am in the mode of believing I completely suck. Maybe I should just get a regular job. Like that. Confidence definitely comes in waves.Tonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652479946102909276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-31530546380638864782012-05-01T12:46:17.760-07:002012-05-01T12:46:17.760-07:00Sarah, you must be doing something right to get th...Sarah, you must be doing something right to get that kind of feedback! Take a moment to wallow in it! And then, keep on, with a renewed spark. I find that a little goes a long way. It's been fun "getting to know you" during A to Z and I will keep on visiting!Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-41358689902724584582012-05-01T11:19:19.102-07:002012-05-01T11:19:19.102-07:00A good beta reader is better than ice cream. And y...A good beta reader is better than ice cream. And yes, I use seriously all the time in texts as well. Kudos to you on impressing your beta reader. :)Tina Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892617933410379929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-47631114112005240242012-05-01T10:26:16.534-07:002012-05-01T10:26:16.534-07:00Without my beta readers, I would be lost as to whe...Without my beta readers, I would be lost as to where to go with my work in progress.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-84628351675179026622012-05-01T09:36:13.374-07:002012-05-01T09:36:13.374-07:00hmmm i am not sure if i am at that point---good po...hmmm i am not sure if i am at that point---good postLynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-44006789187130564302012-05-01T07:31:04.097-07:002012-05-01T07:31:04.097-07:00I have to ask, where do you go for a beta reader o...I have to ask, where do you go for a beta reader or do you just depend on friends? I have a friend who has finished a novella of hers that shes been working on for a few years now (she has two very high maintenance girls so they've completely occupied her time the past few years) and shes trying to get some feedback and help with editing. shes been posting stuff here & there on Goodreads for some feedback, but i think she needs more technical then that. lol & i'm good for reading and giving input, but definitely am not a person to edit for spelling or grammar. ;)<br /><br />also, I love reading your blogs. they make me giggle all the time. :)"Ugly" Ducklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684809949222850047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-10527439028876499802012-05-01T07:00:33.610-07:002012-05-01T07:00:33.610-07:00Yay for beta readers! No matter how hard we work, ...Yay for beta readers! No matter how hard we work, we always need that second pair of critical eyes, don't we? Such a sweet conversation!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554125151787997248.post-28688189365681798192012-05-01T04:06:55.021-07:002012-05-01T04:06:55.021-07:00Ah, yes the "I'm rubbish, please forgive ...Ah, yes the "I'm rubbish, please forgive me for all the mistakes you're reading" feeling! I know it well, and it's horrible! But, as you said, it is worth it when you get feedback which will help make your work stronger. :DKyra Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853462182450429660noreply@blogger.com